This Sunday We Stop to Say, “Thanks, Mom!” Happy Mother’s Day! Mother’s Day is a celebration honoring mothers, motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. It is celebrated on various days in many parts of the world, most commonly in the months of March or May. The celebration of Mother’s Day
Happy Earth Day! Today is Earth Day. And on Earth Day, we are reminded of the three R’s (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle), the importance of being environmentally friendly, and decreasing our impact on the environment. But just how green is your dental hygiene routine? Here are 3 tips for making your dental hygiene activities a
Oral Cancer is Not as Rare as You Think… Join Us in Raising Awareness. Do you know that approximately 48,250 Americans will be diagnosed with oral and throat cancers this year? And that of the people newly diagnosed, only about 60% will live longer than 5 years? When cancer is detected and treated early,
Go Ahead. We Dare You. SMILE! Smiling is Good For You! Trillions of dollars are spend every year in the US alone to boost health. But what if you could improve your health for free? One of the easiest and cheapest ways to boost your health is to smile. But smiling goes beyond just
Today may be April Fools’ Day… but Facial Protection is No Joke! Research estimates that about 2% of all children or adolescents who participate in sports eventually will suffer a facial injury severe enough to require medical attention. According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry’s Policy on Prevention of Sports-related Orofacial Injuries, sports
Spring has Arrived, and Easter is Just Around the Corner! Time for Baskets and Bunnies… Spring brings many things: warmer weather, longer days, rainy days, blooming flowers, and Easter! For many people, Easter is the most important Christian holiday of the year, and is celebrated by over 2 billion people around the world. It
Smart Phones, Tablets, TVs… how about a Smart Toothbrush?! We live in a smart world. We have smart phones, tablets, TVs, and more that keep us connected and plugged in 24/7. In today’s day and age, we can expect a multitude of new additions to our “smart” gadgets. So, why not the toothbrush? Why
If you hold a four-leaf shamrock in your left hand at dawn on St. Patrick’s Day you get what you want very much but haven’t wished for. ~Patricia Lynch Ask children what St. Patrick’s Day is all about and many will talk of leprechaun traps or wearing green to not get pinched. […]
If You Had to Choose Right Now… Which Option Would You Choose? And “Neither” is NOT a Choice! So. You have an infected tooth. Your dentist gives you two treatment options: a root canal or a dental implant. Which do you choose? Chances are, you’re not exactly thrilled with either choice. Not sure how
Think TMJ Pain is Only Affecting Your Jaw? Think Again. The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a small joint located in front of the ear where the skull and lower jaw meet. It permits the lower jaw to move and allows for movement, such as talking, chewing, and yawning. Temporomandibular joint and muscle disorders,
Really. Dental Implants Can Change Your Whole Life – Here are 5 Amazing Ways. A smile is a wonderful thing, and strong, healthy teeth are the key to a great smile you can keep for a lifetime. But let’s face it – most of us were not born with perfect, glorious teeth that look
National Children’s Dental Health Month Sugar Wars: Win the Battle Against Sugar Reports show that American students miss 51 million hours of school every year because of oral health problems. And students who are absent miss critical instruction time, especially in early grades where reading skills are an important focus and the building blocks
